Re: I messed up Tony's suggestions on speeding up my computer. Nee

"Chuck" <Chuck@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>I agree with your assessment of my lack of computer acumen!
>
>I tried the last known configuration, but it didn't change anything. Because
>it gets to the welcome screen, is it possible that XP thinks that is a good
>configuration? That's the only thing I could think of . . .
>
>Any other suggestions?
>

Try the F8 trick again and this time choose Safe Mode from the Startup
Menu.

Try logging in as Administrator rather than with your own user name.

When the computer is running in Safe Mode use System Restore and
choose the most recent restore point that is prior to your
misadventure.

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
http://aumha.org/alex.htm
.

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